The Samsung Galaxy W I8150 is among the unlucky few smartphones, which have been officially denied the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) upgrade. Industrious Android developers have stepped in to users' rescue with the release of AOKP based Android 4.0.4 ICS custom ROM update.

Key Points to Note

The ROM and the instructions given in this guide are applicable only for the Samsung Galaxy W I8150 model and will not work with any other model. Verify your device's model number by navigating to Settings > About phone.

The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only and do not cover any warranty claims involving device damage or issues arising out of using the AOKP firmware update. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Step 9 - Use volume keys on the phone to browse and locate the Android 4.0.4 ROM zip file and select it using the Power button. Confirm the ROM installation on next screen and the install process should begin.

Step 10 - Once the ROM is installed, hit Go Back and click reboot system now from the recovery menu. The phone will restart now and the first boot may take about 5 minutes. So, leave it alone.

AOKP based Android 4.0.4 ICS is now successfully installed on your Galaxy W I8150. Go to Settings > About phone to verify the firmware version installed.